North Adams Happenings: Aug. 26-31

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and the North Adams Office of Tourism & Community Events

Save the Date!
September 5

JD Sampson
Courtyard C or Hunter Center
1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
8 PM
$5 - $16
For more information

A member of the legendary electro-feminist-punk project Le Tigre, the singer and producer JD Samson is an articulate champion of social causes and a party waiting to erupt. She’s here with a live band set and a DJ set for a summer-ending night of progressive love on the dance floor.
 
 

Save the Date!
September 18 - 20

September 18-20: FreshGrass Festival
MASS MoCA Campus
413-662-2111
All Day
Festival Pass: $46 - $115
FREE childresn 6 and under
For more information

Mark your calendar for September 18-20, when FreshGrass returns for three days of fever-pitched bluegrass and roots music. FreshGrass is rich in both traditional and cutting-edge bluegrass, presented in a wide array of venues tucked appropriately into a 19th-century factory turned 21st-century museum.  
 

Wednesday August 26

Concerts at Windsor Lake:
Flannel Dan & the Panhandle Band

200 Windsor Lake Road 
413-664-6180
6:30 - 8PM
FREE
For more information

Come to Windsor Lake and enjoy these first-timers at our summer concert series! These concerts combine great music with the beautiful natural backdrop of Windsor Lake. Pack a picnic, bring a chair or blanket, and let the sweet sounds of music and water carry you away on a warm summer night. Parking is free, and swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing are allowed at the lake. All cancelations will be called by 3PM on the day of the concert. Rain Dates tbd.

 
 
Hoosic River Revival Presentation by Judy Grinnell
Bascom Lodge
3 Summit Rd, Adams
413-743-1591
6- 7 PM
FREE
For more information

The President of the Hoosic River Revival Project will present recently completed blueprints for the revival of the Hoosic River and the redesign of the flood control chutes. DINNER IS SERVED AT 7:OOPM, AFTER EVERY EVENT
(RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR DINNER)

 
 

Thursday August 27

DownStreet Art Thursday
Downtown
413-662-5253
5-11 PM
FREE
For more information

#getdown with DownStreet Art. DownStreet Art returns for an evening of exhibition openings, artist talks, performances, participatory art projects, music under the Mohawk Marquee and more! 
 

Friday August 28

Roomful of Teeth
Hunter Center
1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
8PM
$16 - $26
For more information

Exploring new vocal territory and sharing music from its 2015 release, Render, Grammy Award-winning Roomful of Teeth comes home to MASS MoCA to celebrate the work of composer-in-residence Ted Hearne, harnessing all sorts of colors, gestures, and timbres as it explores all possibilities of the human voice.
 

Saturday August 29

North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony’s Municipal Parking Lot
(413) 664-6180
9AM-1PM
For more information

Join us at the market! The North Adams Farmers Market at the St. Anthony’s Municipal Parking Lot welcomes more than 20 vendors.

This year’s market is better than ever offering a wide variety of fresh, local meats, amazing produce, lots of fresh eggs, delicious baked pastries, breads, cookies, granolas and more! We have fresh made crepes, coffee, hops, pet treats, and live music! It’s nearing the end of blueberry season, but we’ve got lots of fresh corn!  
 
 
Solomon Georgio
The Dre Waapenaar Pavilion or Club B-10
1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
8 PM
$14 - $26 preferred
for more information

Fresh off a Conan debut that sent a buzz through the stand-up world, Solomon Georgio “keeps it both real and funny” (Splitsider) with a pungent brand of indignant irreverence that has set him on a path to certain comedy stardom.
 

Sunday August 30

Motorama!
Downtown: Main, Holden, Ashland, Eagle Streets
413-664-6180
9AM-3PM
Free
For more information

Motorama returns for its fifth year in North Adams. Main, Holden and Eagle Streets will be closed to all but pedestrian traffic as downtown North Adams fills with hundreds of cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles and tractors. This vehicle show offers fun for everyone. Attendees can enjoy music, 50/50 raffles, food, shopping and more!
 
 
4th Annual HairAThon : 
Free Haircuts for Back to School!

Union Station - 69 Union Street
413-663-0225
1-4PM
FREE
For more information

Zumba in the Berkshires is teaming up with local hair stylists for the 4th Annual Hair❤A❤Thon
We believe that every child should go back to school feeling and looking their best!!!!
--Those who otherwise may not have been able to afford back to school hair cuts for their children can send them back in style. ALL SCHOOL AGE KIDS WELCOME!!!!!
 
 
Artist Reception: Maggie Mailer
Bascom Lodge
3 Summit Rd., Adams
413-743-1591
6- 7 PM
FREE
For more information

Artist, and a recent Creative Resident at Bascom Lodge, Maggie Mailer will present and talk about her work.

 

Monday August 31

Figure Drawing Collective
Makers' Mill 73 Main Street
413 -749-2073
7-9PM
$5/members, $10/drop-in
FREE
For more information

Be part of a new figure drawing collective starting up at Makers’ Mill. Sessions will run every Monday and will focus on long poses, and include a warm up consisting of several short poses.

We’ll be bringing in local models and a local, figure drawing instructor who will drop-in as available. Get in as at the ground level to shape the direction this collective takes. Bring your own lap board, paper, pencils, and creative energy!

 
 

From our Neighbors

Friday August 28
Free Fun Friday at the Clark!

The Clark Art Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Free
For more information

Join us at the Clark for Free Fun Family Day!













 
Friday August 28
Starry Night Drawing
 
The Clark Art Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA
7-10 PM
Free
For more information

A night of drawing under the stars will be held at the Clark Art Institute on the Moltz Terrace at the Lunder Center at Stone Hill on the Clark’s campus. In a nod to drawing en plein air as did Vincent van Gogh, the free class begins with a half-hour lesson from local artist Frank Gregory, followed by individual assistance in capturing a night scene. Light refreshments will be served. Students will be provided with drawing boards and oil pastels. Please call 413-458-0410 to register. In the event of rain, this event will be canceled.
 
Fundraisers
Saturday, August 29  
Drury High School Band Annual Car Wash
179 State Road, North Adams | 413-664-4932 | 9 AM – 2 PM | $5/vehicle

The proceeds will help support the band’s planned trip to Washington DC in 2016, as well as band programs and events throughout the year.  The Drury Band Front will also hold a bake sale during the car wash.  Tickets are available in advance from any member of the band or at the car wash.  For more information or advance tickets please contact Tom Bernard at 413-664-4932 or email drurybandparents@gmail.com .
Saturday, August 29
Church Tag Sale

548 State Road, North Adams | 8 AM-3 PM | 548 State Road
First Baptist North Adams presents a church-wide tag sale at the Greylock Community Club at 548 State Road. Proceeds will benefit the community and church activities.
 
 

Ongoing Events

(free unless otherwise noted)

 
Wednesday 
6AM | Miner Combat |69 Union Street |(413) 652-4563$5
https://www.facebook.com/MinerCombat
 
9:15AM  | Zumba | 69 Union Street | (413) 652-4563 | $5
https://www.facebook.com/zumbaintheberkshires
 
10AM | Toddler Playgroup |Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom | 210 State Street(413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org
 
10:30AM | Preschool Story Time and Crafts |North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street 
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14 http://www.naplibrary.com/
 
6PM | Let’s Dance! | SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407) | 243 Union Street | (413) 626-2463 
 
$8-10 donation suggested soma.eclipse407@gmail.com
 

Thursday
11:30AM | Haskins Center Gym Group | Haskins Center, 210 State Street | (413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org


Friday
4:30PM | Community Yoga|Frog Lotus Yoga | 189 Beaver Street, Suite #207 |(413)664-8686 | $5 suggested donation
www.froglotusyoga.com
 
6PM | Restorative Yoga|Frog Lotus Yoga | 189 Beaver Street, Suite #207 |(413)664-8686 | $5 suggested donation
www.froglotusyoga.com
 
6:30PM | Bingo | The Elks Lodge | 100 Eagle Street | (413)664-9039 | $ varies
https://www.facebook.com/#!/Elks487
 
6:00 PM | Friday Night Fun Club | North Adams YMCA | 22 Brickyard Ct. | (413) 663-6529
http://ymcanb.org/
 
7PM | Live on the Deck, featuring: Phil N the Void | Mingo's Bar & Grill | 41 Roberts Dr. | (413) 663-3761 http://www.greylockbowlandgolf.com/index.php?nav_id=3#2015-8-14

 
9PM | Karaoke Friday at State Street Tavern | 167 State Street | (413) 664-9151
https://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Street-Tavern/244085679495
 

Saturday
7AM | Freedom Community Yoga | Freedom Dance Studio, backside of Holiday Inn | 40 Main Street 
(413) 281-0831 | Donations Suggested http://freedomstudio.dance/
 
8PM | Music at Freight Yard Pub | 3 Furnace Street | (413) 663-6547
Featuring: Ronnie Morris http://www.freightyardpub.com/
  

Sunday
9:45AM | HIIT FIT | 69 Union Street | (413) 652-4563 | $5
https://www.facebook.com/MinerCombat
 
4:30PM | Community Yoga Classes | Frog Lotus Yoga | 189 Beaver Street, Suite #207 | (413) 664-8686 
$5 suggested donation www.froglotusyoga.com
 

Monday
10:30AM | Garden Club | North Adams Public Library Children's Deptartment, 74 Church Street | 413. 662-3133 ext. 13 | http://www.naplibrary.com/children/ 

6AM | Miner Combat | 69 Union Street | (413) 652-4563 |$5
https://www.facebook.com/MinerCombat
 
9:15AM | Zumba | 69 Union Street | (413) 652-4563 | $5
https://www.facebook.com/zumbaintheberkshires
 
11:30AM | Haskins Center Gym Group | Haskins Center, 210 State Street | (413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org/2013/08/family-resource-center/
 
6:35PM | St Elizabeth's Pray for Peace Prayer Group | St. Elizabeth’s , 70 Marshall St. | (413) 346-4099
http://www.stelizabethofhungary.org
 

Tuesday
$5 Tuesdays! | North Adams Movieplex  |86 Main Street  | (413)663-6300 | $5 or $6.50 3D movies
http://www.northadamsmovieplex.com/
 
10AM | Haskin Center Preschool Playgroup | Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street | (413) 664-4821
http://ccberkshire.org/2013/08/family-resource-center/
 
10AM | Berkshire Nursing Families Baby Group | Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street | (413) 743-5338
http://www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org/weekly-groups/
 
10:30AM | Toddler Time: Stories & Songs | North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
http://www.naplibrary.com/children/
 
5:30PM | Greylock Apartments Playgroup | Angeli Street | (413) 743-5338
http://ccberkshire.org/2013/08/family-resource-center/
 
6PM | Bereavment  Support Group | First Congregational Church | (413) 447-2862 ext 5634
https://www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/BerkshireVNA
 

 

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BAAMS' Monthly Studio 9 Series Features Mino Cinelu

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On April 20, Berkshires' Academy of Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) will host its fourth in a series of live music concerts at Studio 9.
 
Saturday's performance will feature drummer, guitarist, keyboardist and singer Mino Cinelu.
 
Cinelu has worked with Miles Davis, Sting, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Tracy Chapman, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder, Lou Reed, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Vicente Amigo, Dizzy Gillespie, Pat Metheny, Branford Marsalis, Pino Daniele, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Salif Keita.
 
Cinelu will be joined by Richard Boulger on trumpet and flugelhorn, Dario Boente on piano and keyboards, and Tony Lewis on drums and percussion.
 
Doors open: 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased here.
 
All proceeds will help support music education at BAAMS, which provides after-school and Saturday music study, as well as a summer jazz-band day camp for students ages 10-18, of all experience levels.
 
Also Saturday, the BAAMS faculty presents master-class workshops for all ages, featuring Cinelu, Boulger, Boente, Lewis and bassist Nathan Peck.
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